01608 Area Code — Chipping Norton
01608 is the UK dialling code for Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire, also serving Charlbury, Shipton under Wychwood and Hook Norton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 75 distinct 01608 numbers across 123 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01608
Location
Chipping Norton
County
Oxfordshire
Region
South East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01608 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01608 dialling code
01608 is the UK geographic dialling code for Chipping Norton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Chipping Norton area.
A full Chipping Norton number is normally written as 01608 XXXXXX. You can dial the local part on its own from within the same area, or the full number from anywhere in the UK.
Because of UK number portability and internet calling, a 01608 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Chipping Norton. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01608 so an unknown call looks like a nearby business or neighbour — so treat an unexpected call on what is actually said, not on the area code alone.
Map of the 01608 dialling area
The marker shows Chipping Norton; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01608 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. View larger map
Areas typically served by 01608
Settlements in and around the Chipping Norton dialling area that typically use 01608 numbers. Approximate — Ofcom charging-area boundaries don't follow town or county lines exactly, and properties near a boundary may take a neighbouring code.
Calling 01608 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1608 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1608 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1608 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1608 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1608 … |
History of the 01608 code
The code was 0608 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01608.
Top searched 01608 numbers
These are the 01608 numbers most-looked-up by visitors to our number checker. Click any number to see its full lookup page with risk-level, range holder, and community reports.
| Number | Searches | Last looked up |
|---|---|---|
| 01608 310330 | 13 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01608 310331 | 10 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01608 310076 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01608 811250 | 4 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01608 310335 | 4 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01608 647654 | 3 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01608 310327 | 3 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01608 647401 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01608 310318 | 3 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01608 651126 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01608 811265 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01608 532231 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01608 642083 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01608 588494 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01608 529016 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01608 310328 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01608 653212 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01608 651149 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01608 68107 | 2 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01608 653220 | 1 | 12 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01608 safe?
Most 01608 calls are ordinary local calls from Chipping Norton homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01608 prefix so you are more likely to answer. Never share bank details, passwords or one-time security codes with an unexpected caller, even when the number looks local — hang up and call the organisation back on a number you have verified yourself.
To call a 01608 (Chipping Norton) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1608 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Chipping Norton
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01608 number blocks by Ofcom. The number of blocks per operator gives a rough sense of how widely each provider serves this area.
| Provider (Ofcom-allocated) | Allocated blocks |
|---|---|
| BT | 10 |
| 1XXXX | 9 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 8 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Sky UK Limited | 3 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01608
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 415 number blocks under 01608, of which 119 are allocated to 94 communications providers. The first allocated blocks are shown below — look up any full number with the number checker to see its exact range holder.
| Number block | Status | Range holder (Ofcom-allocated) |
|---|---|---|
0160821… | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
0160822… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
01608237… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01608238… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01608239… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0160824… | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
0160825… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0160826… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
0160827… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
0160828… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0160829… | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
01608310… | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
Showing 12 of 119 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01608 spam calls
Block or report 01608
- You can block 01608 directly from your recent-calls list on iPhone or Android, and forward scam texts free to 7726.
- Scam or fraud calls should be reported to Action Fraud (0300 123 2040) or Police Scotland (101); persistent marketing calls to the ICO / TPS.
Full step-by-step instructions for every phone, network-level blocking and all UK reporting routes are in our guide: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
How to stop unwanted calls for good
Blocking 01608 numbers stops that one number, but determined nuisance callers simply switch numbers. Silencing unknown callers, enabling your network's free spam shield and registering with the TPS cut the volume across the board — our canonical guide walks through each step: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
Frequently asked questions about the 01608 code
Where is the 01608 area code?
The 01608 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Charlbury, Shipton under Wychwood, Hook Norton and nearby villages.
Is 01608 always a Chipping Norton number?
Numbers with the 01608 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Chipping Norton. With UK number portability and VoIP allowing geographic relocation while keeping the same number, the call origin can differ from the original area, but the prefix's official assigned location remains Chipping Norton.
How do I block 01608 spam calls?
On iPhone, tap the (i) next to the number in Recents and choose Block this Caller. On Android, long-press the number in Recents and choose Block. To prevent unknown 01608 numbers ringing, enable Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers (iPhone) or your dialler's spam filter (Android). Forward spam texts to 7726 free of charge.
How much does a 01608 call cost?
Calls to UK 01608 geographic numbers are charged at your provider's standard rate and are usually included in inclusive minutes on any modern landline or mobile plan.
Neighbouring dialling codes
Codes covering areas around Chipping Norton — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01608 boundary.
Living in or moving to Chipping Norton?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Chipping Norton.
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